Silent Witness
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Silent Witness

7.5
Yr 1996
Rt 60m
Status Returning Series
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Overview

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

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Why fans love it

Running since 1996, this British crime drama shifts the traditional procedural focus away from the streets and squarely into the morgue. Viewers drawn to the painstaking nature of crime investigation appreciate how the series centers on forensic science to unravel complex cases in England. Instead of relying purely on standard detective legwork, the narrative anchors itself in lab results, clinical examination, and the physical evidence left behind by victims of heinous offenses.

Much of the appeal rests on its dedicated team of forensic pathologists and scientists, with cast members such as Emilia Fox bringing stability to the technical drama. Fans keep coming back for the balance of specialized medical expertise and grounded storytelling as the specialists systematically analyze clues to capture those responsible. It offers an analytical, detailed look at the colder side of criminal justice.

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Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 3
Longest run 206 eps
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Alastair Michael as Velvy Schur 20 episodes Sophia Myles as Laine Cassidy 2 episodes Matteo Carlomagno as Stephen Ross 2 episodes Gavin Sibson as NCA Officer Gavin 10 episodes Aki Omoshaybi as Dr. Gabriel Folukoya 20 episodes Stephen Samson as NCA Officer Steve 10 episodes Adam King-Sekera as NCA Officer Adam 10 episodes William Willoughby as Anthony Drinkwater 10 episodes Maggie Steed as Harriet Maven 10 episodes Francesca Mills as Kit 10 episodes Ruth McCabe as Wyn Ryan 8 episodes William Armstrong as Trevor Stewart 11 episodes Mick Ford as Peter Ross 8 episodes Nick Reding as Michael Connor 14 episodes Mark Letheren as Rob Bradley 8 episodes Michael Troughton 2 episodes Sam Parks 2 episodes Sean Wilson 2 episodes Kevin Bishop as Ben Quayle 2 episodes Lucy Cohu 2 episodes Frances Tomelty 2 episodes Michael Byrne 2 episodes Burt Kwouk 2 episodes Dominic Jephcott 2 episodes Natasha Little 2 episodes Rapulana Seiphemo 2 episodes Cal MacAninch 2 episodes Catherine Russell 2 episodes Pavel Douglas 2 episodes Daniel Casey 2 episodes Craig Kelly 2 episodes John Lynch as Tom Flannery 2 episodes Stephen Moore as Major Tony Hutton 2 episodes Sara Powell as DS Esther Linden 2 episodes Bryan Murray 2 episodes Peter Wight as Lucas Garner 2 episodes Danny Webb 2 episodes Clare Higgins as D.S. Farmer 8 episodes Lolita Chakrabarti 3 episodes Leigh Lawson 3 episodes Phyllis Logan as Helen Wharton 4 episodes John McEnery 4 episodes Charlotte Hudson as News Reporter 4 episodes Tony Bluto 3 episodes Jane Hazlegrove as Rosemary Mason 4 episodes Colin Salmon as Noah Taylor 4 episodes John Bowe 4 episodes Paul Copley 3 episodes Jemima Rooper 4 episodes David Quilter 3 episodes Simon Molloy 4 episodes Tim Plester 4 episodes Gary Lewis as Edwin Stickley 4 episodes Josette Simon as DCI Ford 3 episodes Matthew Gravelle as Tom Faulkner 4 episodes Richard Durden as Conor Hodgson 4 episodes Jemma Redgrave as DI Jill Raymond 3 episodes Sorcha Cusack 4 episodes Shireen Farkhoy as DS Martine Chalal 4 episodes Sean Pertwee as DI John Flynn 4 episodes Edward Bennett as Malcolm Coles 3 episodes Adrian Schiller as Peter Colvin 3 episodes Anneika Rose as Lucy 4 episodes Jaye Griffiths as Janet 3 episodes Jason Wong as Dr. Adam Yuen 4 episodes David Cann as DI Murray Porter 3 episodes Arsher Ali as Zak Khan 4 episodes
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Keywords

england morgue forensic science crime investigation
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Details

First Aired
February 21, 1996
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
105